UK PM BORIS JOHNSON "COMFORTABLE" IN INTENSIVE CARE

UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, is on his third day in intensive care.

Mr Johnson was moved after his coronavirus symptoms worsened earlier in the week, in case he should require ventilation.

But so far, that has not proven necessary.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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14 LONDON TRANSPORT WORKERS DIE FROM COVID-19

A new system of boarding buses is being trialled in London amid growing concern over the safety of drivers. 

Fourteen transport workers in the UK capital have now died after contracting coronavirus. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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Tanzania records two more Covid-19 recoveries as infection slows

In a media briefing, she said that two more patients for Covid-19 have tested negative in all three tests taken. One is in Dar es Salaam and the other in Arusha. The country's total recoveries now stand at five.

   

Daniel Kijo has more from Dar es Salaam.

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France enters recession says country's central bank

The Bank of France says that the country is now in recession after GDP growth sunk to -6% in the first three months of 2020.

It comes as France suffers its worst one-day rise in the number of deaths due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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AUSTRALIA: Easter travel plans across the country as beaches and borders close.

As the Easter break looms, it will be an unusually quiet time across Australia.
Stage three restrictions continue in all states.
Arthur Stevens takes a look.

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UK PM 'STABLE' IN INTENSIVE CARE

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has spent a second night in intensive care with coronavirus.

Downing Street says 'close monitoring' of his condition is taking place at St Thomas's hospital in London.

He was hospitalised on Sunday and moved to intensive care on Monday as his condition worsened.

Boris Johnson is engaged to Carrie Symonds who is expecting their child.

Health Minister Edward Argar says the Prime Minister hasn't yet required a ventilator.

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Nigeria to consider traditional medicine for COVID-19 treatment

Nigeria government says it looking at considering traditional medicine as part of its methods to tackle the current outbreak of COVID-19 in the country.

Correpondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja

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400 million Indian could slip into poverty says ILO report

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India already has one of the highest poverty rates in the world.

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Tech firm suggests fewer people observing Moscow's lockdown

Russia's largest tech firm Yandex says its data show slightly more people outside on the streets of Moscow this week than last, despite a lockdown. Authorities have asked people in the capital to stay indoors unless they're buying food, seeking emergency medical care or doing essential jobs. Lucy Taylor reports.

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S. Korea keeps new Covid-19 infections falling but reaches 200 deaths

For the third day in a row, South Korea has reported around 50 or fewer new infections of Covid-19. The country is 

Bruce Harrison has the latest from Seoul. 

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President Trump Threatens to withdraw WHO funding

President Trump has threatened to withhold funding from the World Health Organisation claiming it is biased towards China.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more...

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New York sees highest single-day rise in Covid-19 deaths

New York has suffered its highest one day total of Covid-19 fatalities.

731 deaths were reported over a 24 hour period but officials say the
rate of hospitalizations may be slowing.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON IN "STABLE CONDITION"

Boris Johnson remains in a stable condition in intensive care.

His deputy, Dominic Raab, said he was confident the UK Prime Minister, who is suffering from covid-19, would pull through because he is a "fighter." 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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White House Press Secretary Grisham leaves role

The White House says press secretary Stephanie Grisham is leaving,
after less than a year in the role.

She failed to hold a press briefing during that time.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Boris Johnson "stable" in intensive care

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains in intensive care in London battling coronavirus.

But his condition is described as stable and he has not yet required the use of a ventilator.

The Queen has sent get-well messages to Mr. Johnson and his family.

Reporter Matthew Thompson is outside St. Thomas' hospital in London.

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African Americans disproportionately affected by COVID-19

Early figures on the impact of COVID-19 in the United States suggests
African Americans are contracting the virus at a higher rate than
white Americans.

Health experts say the pandemic is amplifying underlying social inequalities.

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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Russia's businesses ask for help

Russia's small businesses are asking for government support to help them survive a coronavirus lockdown. Non-essential workplaces are closed until the end of the month, but President Vladimir Putin has said workers should still be paid their full wages. Moscow Correspondent Lucy Taylor reports.

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Rwanda Honors Those Killed in Genocide 25 Years Ago

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Rwandans have begun a weeklong celebration to honor those killed during the 1994 gencocide against the Tutsi minority.

About a million Rwandans, most of them from the country's Tutsi minority tribe and moderate Hutus were killed during the 1994 genocide.

The killings started after former President Juvenal Habyarimana and his counterpart Cyprien Ntaryamira of Burundi, both Hutus were killed when their plane was shot down.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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S. Korea marks second day of fewer than 50 new Covid-19 infections

For the second day in a row, South Korea has reported fewer than 50 new infections of Covid-19. At one point, the country was recording more than 900 cases a day and had the second largest outbreak worldwide. 

Bruce Harrison has the latest from Seoul. 

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Increase in demand for Hydroxychloroquine, India will export after meeting domestic requirements

Donald Trump warned of "retaliation" if India doesn't export Hydroxychloroquine to the US.

The drug - also known as HCQ, is a well-known anti-malaria medication being tested as a potential treatment for coronavirus, although its effectiveness is unproven.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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